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We believe bonding with children is critical for both the mother and father and encourage all eligible employees to utilize the parental leave benefit. ACU will award six weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child for both the mother and father. Employees will have one year to use their parental leave, which can be taken intermittently. (Parental leave will run concurrently with FMLA.) Employees who foresee taking parental leave should complete the parental leave application as soon as possible.

We are pleased to invite you to the Dr. Patricia Hernandez and Brenda Vandunk Leadership Award Luncheon celebrating the exceptional leadership of three distinguished women at ACU:

• Dr. Susan Lewis (’92), provost and vice president for academic affairs
• Dr. Ramonica Scott, associate professor and director for the Master of Athletic Training Program
• Naoemi Gire (’14), executive director of University Access Programs

Join us Thursday, March 20, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in honor of Women’s History Month. We’ll meet in the Hunter Welcome Center for lunch and a program to honor these leaders and acknowledge the profound impact that women have had in shaping ACU into what it is today. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Please RSVP by March 14.

The WACU scholarship application deadline is Friday, March 21. The generous scholarship is for juniors and seniors. Please encourage your students to apply today, and give time for letters of recommendation to be drafted. Thank you!

As announced at the end of last year, ACU is transitioning to Workday, a leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform to replace our 20-year-old Ellucian Banner system. We are now hard at work in the planning phase of this project. For more details on the timeline or to stay up-to-date on the progress of this project, we’ve created a central website at acu.edu/workdaytransition. Any questions can be directed to workdaytransition@acu.edu.

Have you created an account with Auxiant? At Auxiant.com you have 24/7 access to your personal health care account information. With AuxiantHealth you can: – Link to network providers – Contact customer service through Auxiant Live Chat – View enrollment and claim information, print EOB’s, and track claims – View deductibles and out-of-pocket amounts – Access plan documents and amendments – Link to Prescription Benefit Manager – Get information on the go via the mobile app Create your account at auxiant.com or download the app on your iPhone here or Android device here. If you have any questions, please reach out to Human Resources at humanresources@acu.edu or Auxiant at 1-800-475-2232.

Staff and Faculty are invited to attend a film screening of the new Twisters movie followed by a Q & A with Executive Producer, Ashley Jay Sandberg in the Boone Theater on February 25 at 6PM.

The Graduate School of Theology is hosting a Preview Day on Friday, March 28th, from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM for individuals interested in pursuing a theological graduate degree. Attendees will have the chance to meet faculty, get your questions answered, and explore your future. Expect Lunch Provided, Swag Giveaways, and Waived application fee for those in attendance. Campus tours are available afterward. If you are feeling called to further your education we would love to meet you! For questions please contact gst@acu.edu. Registration is required. Deadline to register is March 19th. Register now to take the next step in your journey! Register HERE.

Please join us as the Pruitt Speaker Series welcomes Dr. Kenneth Sytsma to discuss, “Future Species & Habitats – Should Faith Play a Role?” on Monday, February 24 at 7 p.m. in ACU Halbert-Walling Research Center 101 with Reception to follow. Dr. Kenneth Sytsma is a professor of botany at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His previous studies include a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Calvin College, a Master of Science in Ecology and Biology from Western Michigan University, and a Ph.D. in Systematic and Evolutionary Biology from Washington University. Among Sytsma’s many studies, he is also a member of Geneva Campus Church which he attends with his wife and nine children. With his vast scope of interest, Sytsma offers valuable perspectives and interesting insights on how the future of species and habitats will evolve and where faith should play its role.

Save the date! ACU is bringing eHealth Screenings back on campus for your convenience. Complete your complimentary biometric screening to help earn points toward your 2026 wellness credit. All employees and spouses enrolled in ACU’s medical plan for 2026 must complete a biometric screening & annual physical with their physician by 07/31/2025 to avoid the wellness premium surcharge in 2026. Onsite Screening Dates and Times: Hunter Welcome Center April 9, 10, 11 More information on registration to come!